i3-alternating-layout
Scripts to open new windows in i3wm/Sway using alternating layouts (splith/splitv) for each new window. These scripts were made for /u/ke7ofi after they asked a question on how to do this you can read the question here.
Installation
Ubuntu
sudo apt-get install python3-pip git
pip3 install i3ipc
git clone https://github.com/olemartinorg/i3-alternating-layout
And add alternating_layouts.py to your ~/.i3/config autostart:
exec --no-startup-id /path/to/alternating_layouts.py
Arch Linux
Install python-i3ipc, then either:
Clone this repository or install from the AUR.
Then, for i3 add:
exec --no-startup-id /path/to/alternating_layouts.py
to your ~/.i3/config.
Or, for Sway add:
exec /path/to/alternating_layouts.py
to your ~/.config/sway/config.
Screenshot
Using regular i3/Sway, creating a window layout like this would involve a lot of $mod+Return, $mod+h and $mod+v. Using this script, you only need to open a bunch of new windows!
